'Occupy Seattle' heats up

October 15, 2011 6:52 PM

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A protester cuts up a bank card during the "Occupy Seattle" protest in front of Chase Bank on 4th Avenue on Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Seattle. About 5,000 people joined protesters that have been camped at Westlake Park for two weeks. The demonstration is an offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York. Saturday was dubbed as a global day of action by the movement. less

A protester cuts up a bank card during the "Occupy Seattle" protest in front of Chase Bank on 4th Avenue on Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Seattle. About 5,000 people joined protesters that have been camped at ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

A protester cuts up a bank card during the "Occupy... Photo-1675062.31496 - seattlepi.com

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Occupy Seattle protesters march on Saturday near the Pike Place Market. About 5,000 people joined protesters that have been camped at Westlake Park for two weeks.

Occupy Seattle protesters march on Saturday near the Pike Place Market. About 5,000 people joined protesters that have been camped at Westlake Park for two weeks.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

Occupy Seattle protesters march on Saturday near the Pike Place... Photo-1675063.31496 - seattlepi.com

Protesters march through Pike Place Market at an Occupy Seattle rally in downtown Seattle near the Westlake Center on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011

Protesters march through Pike Place Market at an Occupy Seattle rally in downtown Seattle near the Westlake Center on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011

Photo: JOE DYER

Protesters march through Pike Place Market at an Occupy Seattle... Photo-1675117.31496 - seattlepi.com

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Phoenix Jones and his posse of self-styled super heroes make an appearance at the Occupy Seattle protests at Westlake Park. Phoenix Jones said that he understands why they are protesting, but added, "Getting arrested sucks. Believe me I know." Jones was recently arrested for using pepper spray during an altercation. less

Phoenix Jones and his posse of self-styled super heroes make an appearance at the Occupy Seattle protests at Westlake Park. Phoenix Jones said that he understands why they are protesting, but added, "Getting ... more